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Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies

Posted on March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.

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    Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?

    Posted on March 13, 2023February 27, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

    Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…

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      Are probiotics good for your health?

      Posted on March 9, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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        New therapies to aid muscle regeneration

        Posted on March 6, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.

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          How smart were the dinosaurs?

          Posted on March 2, 2023May 9, 2024 by Aubrey Zerkle

          A researcher from Vanderbilt University inferred dinosaur intelligence from fossilized skulls. She used the skulls to estimate the number of…

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            Editing traitorous genes to fight cancer

            Posted on February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.

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              Building better robots

              Posted on February 23, 2023June 13, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

              Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…

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                Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

                Posted on February 20, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.

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                  Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains

                  Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                  Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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                    Childhood trauma can accelerate aging

                    Posted on February 13, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.

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